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July 4 Weather: Will It Rain In MD On Independence Day?
A tornado and damaging hail are possible in Maryland as a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect. But will it rain on Independence Day?
Updated at 4:15 p.m.
MARYLAND — A tornado, large hail and strong storms are possible across much of Maryland, said the National Weather Service, which has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. There's also a chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday's July 4 holiday.
The watch says, "scattered severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail are possible through this evening. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. There is also an isolated threat for flash flooding during this time."
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Areas in the watch are: the District of Columbia, plus Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, St. Mary, Talbot, and Washington counties.
Monday will be steamy with a heat index hovering around 100.
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The heat will linger for Independence Day, bringing another chance for storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.
The forecast could disrupt an already busy travel season. Nearly 1 million Marylanders are expected to hit the road to celebrate July 4.
To avoid holiday traffic, check the best times to hit the highway and cross the Bay Bridge this week.
Here is the forecast from BWI Airport in Linthicum:
Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday (Independence Day): A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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